Severe Weather

Local authorities may provide financial support to property owners to install flood barriers to help protect their property from flooding.

Local authorities may maintain and repair flood barriers, drains, culverts and embankments in designated drainage districts.

Local authorities, together with the Office of Public Works, may undertake flood prevention works such as construction of embankments and flood barriers, monitoring of water levels, and repairs and replacement of culverts and bridges.

Local authorities monitor road conditions during severe weather to see if roads need sanding, gritting or removal of debris.

You can buy salt bins to grit roads and footpaths outside your premises during winter.

Local authorities may provide sandbags or gel bags to the public if there is a risk of flooding during severe weather.

Local authorities, together with other public agencies, respond to severe weather threats such as storms, floods and heavy snowfall. Responses may include providing weather updates, carrying out flood relief measures, evacuating residents and animals from affected areas, and clearing of snow and ice from major routes.

Local authorities provide information and advice to the public about current severe weather incidents.